I truly love my Mazda MPV. It's fun to drive, really reliable, comfortable, and a lot more attractive looking than most minivans. It feels more like a crossover than a soccer mom van. We love that it's trim looking but seats seven, and we appreciate having a roof rack. The car drives really well and handles great even for a larger vehicle. We are also pleased with the gas mileage. Minivans tend to not be as efficient and we are pleased with the fuel economy of the MPV. We really have had no major problems with it even though we've put on almost 100,000 miles in the three years we've owned it. We drive a lot for our work and for fun, so it's really important for us to have a reliable, easy to maintain, and safe car for our family and for our stuff.

I like the size and style of the Mazda MPV. My family fit very well in it. The third row seating came in handy many times. The cargo space was great for hauling sports gear and camping equipment. It was never easy for me to transform the back from seating to cargo space. The headrests had to be removed, and they didn't come out easily. There were two different handles to pull to get the seat to fold over then drop down into the space. I can't even remember exactly what it took to put the seats back up. The seats were very comfortable. Some of the most comfortable car seats I can remember. The visibility was good with lots of big windows. The MPV was used when we got it and needed catch-up maintenance, including power steering flush, transmission flush, alignment, windshield wipers. Not long after we got it the alternator needed to be replaced. There was a problem with the electrical system causing fuses to blow and systems (radio, power locks, charger) to stop working. I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more if it had been better maintained before we got it. I still liked it a lot.

This vehicle has been working almost perfectly for around 5 years for me now. Even though I purchased this car used, it ended up being extremely reliable in the long run. Despite this reliability, there are some aspects of this car that are less than optimal. For example, the MPG is not even close to the best in class, and this not only increases gas costs, but also leads to further environmental harm. The looks of this car are very generic and plain, especially in the silver colored model that I own. Even though it is fairly spacious inside, it's inconspicuous design and coloration make it seem less interesting from the outside. The included audio system was definitely one of the weakest parts of the car. After a few years, I decided to simply replace the sound system with an aftermarket solution, with great results. The experience of driving the car is acceptable. With no other experience driving other cars, I can't really make a good comparison, but I believe that this car will suit the needs of most average drivers.